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Wang Yi and EU Leaders Trade Accusations Over Security and Trade Ahead of Summit

Diplomacy is sharpening EU legal tools to counter perceived security and trade risks without jeopardising economic ties.

Overview

  • EU High Representative Kaja Kallas accused China of conducting cyberattacks, meddling in European democracies and maintaining unfair trade practices that jeopardise security and jobs.
  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told EU officials that Brussels and Beijing should respect each other and avoid confrontation despite their differences.
  • The EU has implemented measures including the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and an anti-coercion law to protect its companies from unfair competition.
  • Beijing has launched anti-dumping investigations on European exports and imposed export controls on rare earths to strengthen its negotiating leverage.
  • The upcoming Berlin talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will revisit a proposal for an annual “China-Check” to review critical supply-chain dependencies.